Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Altoona.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to AltoonaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Altoona: Trip Overview
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Based on 5119 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $205.00
Chicago to Altoona Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Altoona was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $196To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Altoona, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $196 to $476 for a train ticket from Chicago to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $196 which is on 2025-05-20.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Altoona is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Altoona.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Altoona you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Altoona compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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